Director's touch

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The home furnishings and decorations in the 189 year old Chandler Farm within the Winterthur Museum and Gardens are primarily influenced by the American way of life and mode of thinking. The directors of the museum who have occupied the house have ensured that such quality will be preserved and complemented by their own collections.

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A new house with help from the past

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Dorothy Martin's brick home in Louisville, KY, is a fitting example of how life in historic houses could be comfortable. Built in 1989, the house was built from materials that were saved from older structures. The house is decorated with American, English, Dutch, French and Chinese antiques.

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Fabrics of distinction

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The effective use of color and patterns complemented by fabrics and furniture collections were exemplified in Marshall Watson's apartments in Manhattan, NY.

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